December 1st... Almost

Tomorrow is a very special day at our house, our little guy is turning ONE! Yes, that's right One on the First. I can not believe how fast a year has gone.

In preparation for a weekend of Birthday Fun, we have been quickly trying to pull all the details together. Last night I started to make the cake pops. My first time at cake pops, fingers crossed they turn out. More Birthday Fun to come tomorrow.

Sailing Away

Sometimes life presents you with opportunities you just can't pass up. Especially, when that opportunity is a evening cruise on a yacht. Thanks to my husbands clients we were lucky enough to enjoy such pleasure. Xavier, even got his turn at the captains chair.

Baby Food Fun

Introducing solid foods to Xavier has been a fun process. I've only been preparing homemade solids. Although, I should call it Homemade Mash there is nothing "solid" about anything he eats.

Yes, it takes a little longer then just popping open a jar from the store but there is something fun about fixing your child's first eats. The important thing is making time to prep a few meals for the week vs trying to make new things everyday.

I found a great book filled with recipes and tips on what foods should be introduced when. I usually set aside some time on Sunday to cook, puree, and freeze a couple of different types of veggies this way I can mix his meals up during the week.

On the menu this week zucchini and squash.

The book I bought is "The best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet" by Karin Knight R.N. & Tina Ruggiero M.S. R.D. L.D.

A Tea Party

I just returned from an afternoon tea party. Having tea has never been so much fun. I think it was all the lovely fascinators the ladies were wearing. I may need to buy a few more of these very cute head pieces.

Xavier, is not quite sure about mamas fascinator

Let there be Light

Finally, after three years of much debate we have found a dinning room light we both love. It is always an interesting conversation when it comes to selecting finishes for our home. My husband and I both have our likes and dislikes and we both love things outside of our budget. A few weeks ago my husband found a light that we both liked with in our budget. Success, it is now installed and illuminating our dinners.

Where does the time GO!

Wow, it looks like I'm officially just a quarterly blogger. Time goes fast and there are so many other things I get side tracked on when I sit down at the computer. I appreciate those who blog everyday, I have yet to be able to accomplish that. It's also hard when you have this little guy looking at you while you're at the computer wasting precious play time.

What have I been doing? Finding a good balance between working 40 hours in an office and working endless hours at home. Some days are harder then others but I think after being back to work for just over a month I've found a balance. The key is keeping things organized and the dishes must always be washed and put away.I know dishes should be the least of my worries but it sends me over the edge if there are dirty plates in the sink. I must get this from my grandmother. It also helps to have a husband who is very helpful and will wake up at 2am to put the Binky back in the kids mouth so I can sleep just a little longer.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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